| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $230.81 | 9.372% | $252.4415 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.71 | 5.818% | $231.4345 | $231.43 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.96 | 12.439% | $147.2501 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.39 | 4.600% | $240.9879 | $240.99 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.65 | 7.465% | $23.2662 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.63 | 10.324% | $162.8713 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.82 | 6.340% | $240.137 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.97 | $1,298.3885 | $1,298.39 | $1,298.40 | $1,298.40 | |